MTS Level 8 - Laboratory Coordinator - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
105E25
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology
Position:
MTS Level 8 - Laboratory Coordinator
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$73,308 to $80,512 per annum, as per CUPE 1870 

The Department of Biology of the 大发快三彩票 is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to develop instructional content as well as manage and instruct laboratory periods for departmental service courses for the Health Sciences. These may include: Biology 1210 Human Anatomy, Biology 2260 Human Anatomy and Histology, Biology 1220 Human Physiology, and Biology 1060 鈥� Introductory Microbiology for Health Sciences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

  • Curriculum Design: Design original educational materials to meet the instructional needs of the course(s)
  • Laboratory Management: Plan, develop, and establish guidelines and procedures for instructional, technical, supervisory and space components for each lab course
  • Laboratory Instruction: Use a variety of modalities during instruction (discussion, group work, mini-lectures, experiential learning activities, and active learning) to support student engagement. Use a variety of means of both formative and summative evaluation to support student abilities (cooperative learning, reports, and teamwork)
  • Laboratory Instrumentation and Materials: Evaluate and select equipment and software for purchase. Order lab consumables, schedule use of shared equipment, and maintenance of instruments. Design updates to physical lab space and submit work orders 
  • Student and Staff assessment: Develop assessments, rubrics, exemplars, assignments, quizzes, and exams for Instructors and Teaching Assistants. The coordinator is responsible for all aspect of laboratory assessments
  • Laboratory Supervision: Interview, hire, and supervise staff for multiple lab sections. This includes managing and finding replacement staff when needed. Review work of staff to ensure grading is correct, recorded and combined with lecture grades to create the final student grade
  • Student Support: Consult with and advise Student Services concerning students with academic/attendance issues in the lab
  • Consult with Accessibilities department to adapt testing/curriculum to students with accommodations
  • Analyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate action
  • Refer students to appropriate support services to identify difficulties that appear to be keeping the student from a high level of achievement
  • Other lab-related duties as assigned by the course instructors or Chair of the Department

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • B.Sc. in Biology, with a strong background in anatomy, physiology, and microbiology
  • B.Ed. or M.Sc. would be a definite asset
  • Excellent scientific communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience instructing biology laboratory periods 
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 大发快三彩票, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

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